MARUTA MUNEHIKO 丸田宗彦 (B.1961) An E-Garatsu Guinomi (Sake Cup) and a Chōsen-Garatsu Tokkuri (Sake Bottle) Heisei era (1989-2019), 2012 and 2014 The first a white-glazed stoneware small sake cup with a design of reeds in iron glaze; with a tomobako (wood storage box) inscribed and signed Egaratsu guinomi Munehiko and sealed Munehiko; the second a globular bottle finished in marbled cream over black glaze in typical Chōsen-Garatsu style; with a tomobako (wood storage box) inscribed and signed Chōsen-Garatsu henko tokkuri Munehiko, sealed Munehiko 4 1/4 x 4 1/2in (10.8 x 11.4cm), bottle; 2 1/2 x 3in (6.4 x 7.6cm), cup (2). Footnotes: Provenance Kuroda Toen Admired for his success in revitalizing Karatsu ware through rigorous technique and quiet innovation, Maruta Munehiko produces tea ceramics and vessels marked by natural ash glazes and deep sensitivity to form, surface, and use, continuing a lineage while asserting a distinctly personal, modern presence. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing